Tag: How to Grow
How to Grow Calgary Carpet Juniper
02/10/2021 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Rich green mounds of juniper beauty only grow ankle-high for the perfect mountain ground cover. An ideal choice for low water, low care erosion control on natural banks where monsoon run-off is a problem.…
Read MoreHow to Grow Evergreen Yew Shrub
12/30/2020 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Yews, Taxus, plants are conifers, so they produce cones, along with red berries. They feature evergreen needles in two primary forms, a spreading shrub or a tall columnar tree. They have a relatively fast…
Read MoreHow to Grow Evergreen Boxwood Shrub
12/30/2020 Ken DavisBy Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Winter Gem Boxwood The Buxus genus includes about 70 species of slow-growing broadleaf evergreens. Most varieties used in mountain landscaping are dwarf varieties. These dwarf boxwood shrubs are prized for their densely packed, light-green…
Read MoreHow to Grow Red Cluster Berry Cotoneaster
12/30/2020 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Red Cluster Berry Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster lacteus, is a graceful arching shrub perfect for natural, low-maintenance landscapes. Plants grow quickly to head height with an informal, organic form. The small oval leaves are dark green…
Read MoreHow to Grow Mint Julip Juniper
12/29/2020 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener This updated Chinese Juniper has brilliant mint green foliage displayed over an arching form. One of the most constant shrubs in the mountain landscape is planted as shrub borders, mass plantings, or the fringe…
Read MoreHow to Grow Alligator Juniper
12/29/2020 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Native to Arizona, the Alligator Juniper, Juniperus deppeana, is characterized by unique cracked bark that resembles alligator skin. Alligator and its native cousin, the Shaggy Bark Juniper, are the largest species of their kind…
Read MoreHow to Grow Austrian Pine
12/29/2020 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Austrain Pine is resilient in poor mountain soils where alkaline conditions persist. It is remarkably tolerant of hot and cold wind and is a crucial component in privacy and windbreaks. Adapts well to dry…
Read MoreHOW TO GROW A CHRISTMAS CACTUS
12/09/2020 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Give your friends and family a gift enjoyed for years, season after season. This delightful Zygocactus, or Christmas Cactus, comes in festive colors and sizes. A swirl of colors in tones of golden, pink,…
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